Persian Mashehad Rug - 2.90x2.00 classic

Persian Mashehad Rug - 2.90x2.00 classicMeshed (Mashehad) is the modern capital of Khorasan, in North Iran. It is near both the Russian Turkestan and the Afghanistan borders. Mesheds are usually decorated with all over designs, florals, herati or Islim. Colours are varied and are bright. Red (especially plum) is favoured. So is purple rose. Green is also popular. The border normally reflects the central motif, while the two narrow flanking guard borders are often likely to be floral design.

but floral motifs occur

a rich burgundy is usually the predominant one and some other common colors are different shades of blue

The colours are elegant and balanced

Sometimes such images may represent historical monuments

The Faeghi family are the name you can trust

Border of flower heads and leaf forms

It was made in the city of Bijar

the warp of cotton and the knots is Turkish

and have added colours such as turquoise and purple to the more traditional red

The colours and shapes of this carpet are truly amazing

All is balanced and in harmony

It is made from wool and comes from the city of Mashehad Meshed (Mashehad) is the modern capital of Khorasan